Photo Collections

2007 Children's Christmas Party
On December 25, 2007, MCF hosted its third children’s Christmas party in Monrovia, Liberia. The day consisted of music, dancing, games, and dinner for the children. Each child received a back pack for school and new black dress shoes.

2007 Fourth Annual Sharing the Light Gala
The 4th Annual Sharing the Light Gala was held on October 10, 2007 at the New York Athletic Club. Quintin Primo, Chairman and CEO of Capri Capital, and Elizabeth Galt, socialite and humanitarian, hosted the event with keynote remarks by Richard Parson, Chairman and CEO of AOL Time Warner, and remarks by Ambassador M. Nathaniel Barnes, Liberian Ambassador to the UN.

2006 Children's Christmas Party
On December 25, 2006, the MacDella Cooper Foundation (MCF) hosted its second children’s Christmas party in Monrovia, Liberia.

2006 Third Annual Sharing the Light Gala
The MCF 3rd Annual Sharing the Light Gala was held on November 9, 2006 at the New York Landmark on the Park. The event was hosted by Television Talk Show Host, Timberly Whitefield, with keynote remarks by Ambassador M. Nathaniel Barnes, Permanent Representative of Liberia to the United Nations. The evening’s guest speaker was Dr. John Pollock of The College of New Jersey. Mayor Richard Moccia of Norwalk Connecticut was amongst the 150 guests.

2005 Children's Christmas Party
On December 25, 2005, the MacDella Cooper Foundation (MCF) hosted its first children’s Christmas party in Monrovia, Liberia for over 500 orphans from five different orphanages. The event was held at the Sussie Gunther orphanage on Robert’s Field Highway. Each child received a gift bag that included toys, hair barrets, candies and other goodies . Each child also received a toothbrush in their gift bag.

2005 Second Sharing the Light Benefit
The 2nd annual MCF gala was held on November 2, 2005 at the LandMark on the Park. The event was hosted by legendary screen and television actor Gianni Russo, with keynote remarks by the Ambassador of Liberia, Charles A. Minor and guest speaker Princess Esther Kamateri of Burundi. The event was sponsored by Ferrari USA, LongChamp, Surface Magazine, the Dream Hotel and the New York Knicks.

2005 Michael Thomas Benefit
On Saturday, April 30, 2005, the MacDella Cooper Foundation (MCF) partnered with the Maccioni Family to host a fundraising benefit brunch for Michael Thomas. The Maccioni family is one of the premier restaurant families in New York. They own the famous Le Cirque & Osteria Del Circo. Michael Thomas is a 27 year old Liberian refugee who was diagnosed with lymphoma (a form of cancer), but did not have any means of health insurance to obtain the medical care to fight the disease. Michael Thomas walks dogs to support his 12 year old brother. Gina Noonan, one of Michael’s dedicated clients, co-chaired the event and was instrumental in gathering support.

2004 Gala at Bruno Jamais Restaurant Club
The 1st annual MCF gala was held on Oct 27, 2004 at the Bruno Jamais Restaurant & Club in Manhattan, New York. The event was attended by 100 New Yorkers. The evening was hosted by Ron Pobuda and comedian Peter Jallah. The evening consisted of a cocktail dinner, followed by keynote remarks by Dr. Gloria Dickerson. Sponsors for the event included Moet & Chandon, Surface Magazine, and 2Belles New York.